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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Allegations of abuse Some of the freed detainees said they were held incommunicado for several days after their arrests and subjected to physical abuse to force confessions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The great tragic choice was the political coalition that supported justice for problem one—that is, bringing the freed slaves fully into national life—was a very different coalition from the coalition that might exist to pull the United States government into the modern era.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The girl reportedly freed herself and knocked on a nearby neighbor's door, where she was brought inside to safety.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
And then both my parents died, and that freed me.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
More than a year after being freed by Missouri’s former governor, the first Kansas City police officer ever convicted for killing a Black man stepped back into the political spotlight over the weekend.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Hinckley attempted to launch a career as a musician after being freed, but some music venues expressed concern about hosting him.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
On Thursday evening, Hayam El Gamal and her five children were freed after 10 months at an ICE detention center in Texas.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Some worried he would be freed and not tried in the killing of Iryna Zarutska.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The ministry identified the freed captives as Russian citizen Oleg Gret and Ukrainian citizen Yuri Yurov.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Allegations of abuse Some of the freed detainees said they were held incommunicado for several days after their arrests and subjected to physical abuse to force confessions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The great tragic choice was the political coalition that supported justice for problem one—that is, bringing the freed slaves fully into national life—was a very different coalition from the coalition that might exist to pull the United States government into the modern era.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
That’s freed up the large teams once dedicated to data entry and cleaning, many of whom have been redeployed onto building internal evaluations.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The girl reportedly freed herself and knocked on a nearby neighbor's door, where she was brought inside to safety.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
And then both my parents died, and that freed me.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
More than a year after being freed by Missouri’s former governor, the first Kansas City police officer ever convicted for killing a Black man stepped back into the political spotlight over the weekend.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Hinckley attempted to launch a career as a musician after being freed, but some music venues expressed concern about hosting him.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
On Thursday evening, Hayam El Gamal and her five children were freed after 10 months at an ICE detention center in Texas.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Some worried he would be freed and not tried in the killing of Iryna Zarutska.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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Freyre said he's been dreaming of a liberated Cuba since almost immediately after Castro took over.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The movie includes footage of real historical tragedies — harrowing video from liberated concentration camps — along with contemporaneous ones, like the crash of PSA Flight 182, which happened less than two months before Faces of Death was released.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ages of the victims and the origin of the train were not immediately released.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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This is one of the longest-standing Filipino restaurants in Little Manila, opened in 1992 by Renee and Ernesto Dizon, who wanted to serve the neighborhood’s growing population of immigrant nurses.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Kelsey Plum scored 11 of her 27 points in the fourth quarter, but by then the Aces had opened a 20-plus point lead.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Now the airline’s demise has cleared the way for competitors to raise their prices—and has left roughly seventeen thousand people out of work.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Gateway’s Ethan Antle cleared 14-3¼ for fifth in the pole vault.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The fjord bends, combined with the ship being far enough away and in deep water, were key factors that saved them.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Joe Kilsheimer, a former Sentinel reporter who later served as mayor of Apopka and president of the Friends of Lake Apopka, said Thomas believed even during the lake’s bleakest times that it could be saved.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Three women who had been kidnapped between 2002 and 2004 and the 6-year-old daughter one of them had while in captivity, fathered by kidnapper Ariel Castro, were rescued.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Zapata's civilian response unit partner, who was taking cover in their vehicle, was also rescued by authorities.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Aficionados of the original should be relieved knowing the remake will be in good hands.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Walter had just turned 18, and both he and Kwakenat were relieved the student's parents had not pressed criminal charges.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The deal is available for in-restaurant orders at the register only and cannot be redeemed via kiosk, online or third party.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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“Freed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freed. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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